Fordbridge Community Primary School
URN: 149492 • Birmingham B37 5BU
Overview
- Name
- Fordbridge Community Primary School
- URN
- 149492
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PROSPER TOGETHER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Harriett Simcox (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01217798040
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Crabtree Drive, Birmingham B37 5BU
Summary
Fordbridge Community Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Birmingham, Solihull, with a current enrolment of 522 pupils and a capacity of 600. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its motto, "achieving excellence together." The ethos is built on core values of resilience, responsibility, respect, and reliability, aiming to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future education and citizenship.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to inspire confident and aspirational learners. It provides various opportunities for students, including extracurricular activities and support programs, to enhance their educational experience. Fordbridge has a strong track record of achievement, as evidenced by its recognition for having the highest number of graduates in the Children's University program in North Solihull.
Fordbridge Community Primary School actively engages with parents and the local community, ensuring open communication and collaboration. The school prioritises high standards in education, as noted in its recent Ofsted report, which highlighted the ambitious outlook on learning and the positive relationships among staff and pupils.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to inspire confident and aspirational learners. It provides various opportunities for students, including extracurricular activities and support programs, to enhance their educational experience. Fordbridge has a strong track record of achievement, as evidenced by its recognition for having the highest number of graduates in the Children's University program in North Solihull.
Fordbridge Community Primary School actively engages with parents and the local community, ensuring open communication and collaboration. The school prioritises high standards in education, as noted in its recent Ofsted report, which highlighted the ambitious outlook on learning and the positive relationships among staff and pupils.
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- Who can I talk to about SEND at Fordbridge Community Primary School? (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Grove Vale Primary School (75.2)
- St Andrew's CofE First School (74.5)
- Chilcote Primary School (73.8)
- Harborne Primary School (73.3)
- Bournville Infant School (72.8)
Key details
- LA
- Solihull
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PROSPER TOGETHER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 522
- Boys
- 259
- Girls
- 263
- FSM %
- 61.20
- Open date
- 2023-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 522 | 259 | 263 | 600 | 61.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 559 | 267 | 292 | 600 | 59.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 600 |
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